DO I NEED PARENTAL CONSENT (PERMISSION) TO OBTAIN AN ABORTION TO TERMINATE AN UNWANTED PREGNANCY?
—> A minor cannot get an abortion without both parents’ consent if she is not emancipated or unmarried. If you cannot obtain your parent’s or guardian’s consent (permission) to have an abortion, or if you choose not to seek their consent, a Family Court judge can authorize a physician to perform the abortion. Before giving you permission to have an abortion, the judge will determine whether you are mature and capable of providing informed consent (permission) to have the abortion. If the judge determines that you are not mature, but that it is in your best interest to end or terminate your pregnancy, the judge may still authorize the physician to perform the abortion.(71) For additional information call Planned Parenthood at 1-800-230-PLAN or (401) 421-7820. CAN MY PARENTS OR BOYFRIEND FORCE ME TO HAVE AN ABORTION IF I DON’T WANT ONE? —> Absolutely not. Whether or not to have an abortion is your choice alone. No one can make it for you. No one can force you to have an abortion if you d
